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Welcome to Lunenburg

The Town pledges to operate on the guiding principles of inclusion, adaptable and incremental change, collaborative relationships, environmental protection, living heritage, contemporary excellence, spatial cohesion, harbourfront guardianship, and placemaking.

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Lunenburg’s Working Waterfront

For centuries the Mi’kmaq, Acadians, and Lunenburgers have all drawn from the bounty of the sea for food and to make a living. The Town of Lunenburg is a place where the maritime culture of the past lives brightly alongside the maritime culture of the present. Our waterfront is beautiful and functional, allowing our fishing and manufacturing industries to cohabitate with tourism and events for a diverse local economy.

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A UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Town of Lunenburg is one of only two urban communities in North America designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Established in 1753, the Old Town is the best surviving example of a planned British colonial settlement, having retained its original layout and overall appearance based on a rectangular grid pattern. Town residents have safeguarded the built heritage by preserving the wooden architecture of the houses, some of which date from the 18th century.

Latest News

CORRECTION: COMPOST COLLECTION BEGINS JULY 7

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06 July 2026

Please note - the weekly compost collection for residents starts tomorrow (July 7), not July 8 as listed in the left hand column of the printed schedule.

Apologies for any inconvenience.
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Employment Opportunity

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02 July 2026

DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION & PARKLANDS - Summer Recreation Operations Assistant

The Town of Lunenburg is seeking a motivated and energetic Summer Recreation Operations Assistant to support the
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Update on the Town of Lunenburg Water Utility Rate Schedule

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02 July 2026

Attention Town of Lunenburg Water Utility Customers:

The Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board has approved changes to the Town’s Water Utility Rate Schedule effective July 1, 2026.

An updated
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Latest Events

Regular Council MeetingTue. 14 Jul, 2026 6:00 pm
Regular Council meetings are typically held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.

Meetings are open to the public and held in Town Hall. Please use the accessible back entrance...
Regular Council MeetingTue. 11 Aug, 2026 6:00 pm
Regular Council meetings are typically held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.

Meetings are open to the public and held in Town Hall. Please use the accessible back entrance...
Committee of the Whole MeetingTue. 1 Sep, 2026 1:00 pm
Committee of the Whole Meetings are typically held on the first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.

Committee of the Whole meetings are a chance for Council to discuss ideas and review issues in detai...

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